Rees, Thomas & John Thomas.
Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here below is the entry from this book for this chapel (in Welsh) copied from the Cd published by Archive CD Books - with translation

Shown as still open on the Union of Welsh Independents site (Dec 2006)

Rees, Thomas & John Thomas.
Hanes Eglwysi Annibynnol Cymru (History of the Welsh Independent Churches), 4 volumes (published 1871+). Here below is the entry from this book for this chapel (in Welsh) copied from the Cd published by Archive CD Books- with translation

Seilo, Llan-non shown as still open on the Union of Welsh Independents site (Dec 2006)

Hanes Methodistiaeth, rhan ddeheuol Sir Aberteifi : oddechreuad y "Diwvgiad Methodistaidd" yn 1735 hyd 1900 . By
John Evans. Dolgellau , 1904. (Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church History
in the southern part of Cardiganshire from 1735 to 1900) This
book contains an entry for each CM chapel in existence
in South Cardiganshire at the end of 1900, including this one.
It includes a history of preaching in the area before
the chapel was built, lists deacons, ministers etc, and
contains a wealth of genealogical information.

Translation by Maureen Saycell (Jan 2008)

"This Chapel is in the parish of Llansanffraid, and is about three miles closer to Aberystwyth than Cilcenin. This area had many dwellings which had been built on the mountain side/common land. Among others there was one David Jenkin who had built here and it was a public house on the side of the road leading from Lampeter to Aberystwyth. David's wife was a member of Cilcenin and attended services as frequently as possible. Around 1805 she invited a minister to preach in their home, with her husband's consent. From then on Dr Phillips preached there once a month at six o'clock on a Sunday at their house. There were many other Ministers who preached here frequently on their comings and goings from south to north. Soon those attending increased to a point that the house was no longer large enough and in good weather they preached in the open air. Soon many of the local population joined in the religious society, among others David Jenkin, and he was a good and faithful member until his death. By now there was a call for a place of worship. Work was undertaken to build and soon a small chapel was completed, conveniently on the common. It was opened for Easter,1808 when sermons were given by Messrs B. Evans, Drewen; P. Maurice, Ebenezer; M. Jones, Trelech and others, The opening services were notable, and there began a religious reformation at this time, which led to a large number of the local people being drawn towards religion. Within a short time an Act of Parliament was passed to sell many unenclosed areas of land in Wales and, among others, the common in this neighbourhood. Dr Phillips went to consult with those authorised to sell this land and bought the land the chapel was built upon along with enough of the surrounding land for a burial ground. After this he transferred the land and the chapel to trustees for nine hundred and ninety nine years, at a cost of one shilling per year. In 1835 the chapel was rebuilt much larger than the first one. This church was from the beginning until 1840 under the combined ministry of Dr Phillips and his colleague Mr Evans. In that year they gave up their ministry and Mr Thomas Jones was ordained, from Neuaddlwyd college, to be the minister here in and in Cilcennin. The church was under the care of Mr Jones until 1869, when, because of the large area he was ministering to, and that a new cause had opened in Llannon, which was more convenient to establish a joint ministry, he gave up the care of this place. In that year, this church joined with Llannon to issue a call to Mr R. Rowlands, Ceidio, Caernarfonshire. He began his ministry here in November, 1869, and his induction services were held here and in Llannon in March, 1870. Sermons were given by Messrs T. Selby Jones, Drewen; D. Davies, Llanbedr ; J. Wìlliams, Hawen ; H. T. Parry, Abersoch ; R. Thomas, Penrhiwgaled ; O. Thomas, Brynmair ; H. P. Jones, Hebron ; Dr. Phillips, Henffordd, and B. Rees, Llanbadarn. Mr Rowlands continues to serve here and in Llannon very successfully and acceptably, and hopefully will continue for many years to come.

The following persons from this church became ministers:-

Darid Griffiths. He was born in 1791 in a place called Pantpetris, near Paunant, in the parish of Llanbadarn Trefeglwys. Soon after he began to preach he went to Neuaddlwyd College. After completing his time there he accepted a call from the church in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire but before he got there he was taken ill and died.

David Phillips, he became the minister to the English church in Cardigan.

Stephen Jones. He was ordained in Drewen. He has, for many years now, lived in Erwood, Breconshire. He does not have pastoral care, but preaches regularly in various places.

Timothy Jones. Stephen Jones' brother. After being here for many years as a supporting preacher he emigrated to America where he was ordained. He is now a minister in Delafield, Wisconsin.

David M. Richards. He is the son of Mr Evan Richards, one of the officers of the church. He has only recently started to preach. He intends to go to a college."

Translation by Maureen Saycell (Jan 2008)

"This is a well populated place, about five miles from Aberaeron on the road to Aberystwyth. There were many members of the Independent Church living here, some of them going to Holy Communion with other denominations because there was not a convenient church of their own denomination. Through the cooperation of Mr Evans, Aberaeron and Mr Jones, Cilcennin in association with friends in the area, a beautiful Independent Chapel was built, in a convenient position, in1864.

The interior measurement of the Chapel is 42 by 33 feet. There is a gallery at either end. Soon after the Chapel was built, a church was established. There were twenty five members at the first Communion. In May, 1865 meetings were held to open the chapel, sermons were given by Messrs R. Thomas, Bangor; T. Davies, Llandeilo; T. Thomas, Glandwr and others. The Chapel cost six hundred pounds and through the efforts of Ministers and churches within the county, five hundred pounds of the debt had been repaid by the end of 1865. It is hoped that the small amount remaining will soon be cleared. In 1869, as noted in the history of Nebo Chapel, this church put itself, along with that church, under the Ministry of Mr R. Rowlands, the current Minister. This church has grown considerably since it's formation in late 1864, and the cause continues to gain in strength. On the current trend of this Church will be very strong within a few years. This chapel was mainly under the care of Mr Evans, Aberaeron and Mr Jones, Cilcennin until the induction of Mr Rowlands."